In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Daine Patton, the founder of Bats to Rats, to talk about his wild ride from pest control rookie to wildlife management CEO—and the 100-pound transformation that changed his life.
Daine opens up about becoming a dad at 19, navigating marriage and business, and how COVID ironically became one of his biggest growth opportunities. From hiring challenges to personal health battles, this episode is full of straight-up entrepreneurial truth and transformation.
Whether you're scaling a service business, managing chaos at home, or trying to shed the weight (literal or metaphorical), this one hits hard.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
How Daine went from pest control to owning a wildlife removal business
Why COVID-19 helped his business explode
The leadership challenges of hiring (and firing) friends
How he lost over 100 lbs and kept it off
The connection between discipline in fitness and business growth
Why starting small in personal development works
What it takes to lead a team when everything is on the line
📌 Chapters (YouTube):
00:00 – Navigating Personal and Professional Life 08:28 – The Journey of Entrepreneurship 17:22 – Building a Team and Overcoming Challenges 26:45 – Health, Wellness, and Family Priorities 27:53 – The Turning Point: A Father's Reflection 32:20 – Commitment to Change: The Journey Begins 35:46 – Transforming Body and Mind: The Power of Weight Training 42:09 – Beyond Fitness: Personal Development and Business Growth 49:26 – Sharing the Journey: Leadership and Community Impact
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